Head Coach - Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field - SUNY Delhi : Job Details

Location: Delhi, NY Category: Staff Posted On: Fri Oct 11 2024 Job Description:

The Head Men's and Women's Cross Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach is responsible for all aspects of coordinating and maintaining a competitive, fully compliant NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) collegiate level program. The successful candidate will also oversee the assistant cross country and track and field coach.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ongoing recruitment, proper scheduling, equipment inventory, promoting a culture of sportsmanship and NCAA Division IIII Compliance. Ongoing Planning and effective verbal and written communication with all members of the Athletic Department, student-athletes, and all enrollment service areas is expected. The candidate will need to collaborate effectively with their assistant coaching staff, as well as Sports Information Director, Sports Medicine and Administrative Staff.

The Head Coach is expected to exhibit and promote sportsmanship, professional behavior, and ethical conduct, as well as represent the institution as a positive role model for student-athletes. Constant documented and effective recruitment and retention of student-athletes is imperative. The successful candidate will assist the Athletic Department and Student Life Division as needed in transporting student-athletes and serving on committees.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution

+ Minimum of 2 years of in-season, competitive track and field coaching experience

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Effective computer and web-related skills

+ Valid, unrestricted driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Masters Degree

+ 2 years of collegiate coaching experience

+ Demonstrated effective recruiting and retention skills

+ Strength and Conditioning Certification

+ CPR/First Aid

+ Experience coaching Sprints, Jumps and Hurdles

Additional Information:

+ Obligation: 11-month contract (July non-obligation period)

+ Work Schedule: Full time, requires working nights and weekends with scheduled athletic competitions and recruiting obligations.

+ Salary: Starting $57,626

+ Reports to the Director of Athletics

+ This position offers full New York State UUP (FT) ( benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country

+ State employees may have their student loans forgiven through this Federal Program (